AUTOS NOT ON IT AND THE TELEGRAPH SPEED CRAZE
The Journal traces its lineage from the Lawrence Republican and later papers, noting its long history as a leading Lawrence publication. An anecdote recalls a telegraph operator's bonus system, the mental strain of rapid message processing, and the speed craze that rivaled automobile pace, plus reflections on municipal improvements and band concert crowds in Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Lawrence Republican
Herald Journal
Freedom
Lawrence Tribune
Lawrence
Journal Ponte and Publiciies
Inaui
College Men and Fairness in Kansas Education Analysis
A Kansas Herald discussion questions fairness in judging college students and graduates, noting hardworking Kansas college men, the transition from high school to college, and how graduation should reflect character and effort. The piece cites Ottawa Herald and reflects on practical experience value and the role of education in professional paths. It mentions Readies school graduates in newspaper work and general attitudes toward ambition and merit. The piece ends with local notes on grain licensing and eczema treatment suggestions.
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Kansas
Bede
Readius Schouls
Ue Herald
Varius
Shane
Ube
College Studeut
Ottawa Herald
Nationwide talk on air and literary pride
A column extols fresh air trips for workers, defends Dickens and Meredith from critics, and downplays literary agnosticism. It includes a Purely Personal notes section listing many Kansans traveling or visiting cities like Kansas City, Seattle, Oklahoma City, St. Joseph, and San Francisco, with various such as journalists, professors, and residents mentioned in brief notices.
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Howells
Dickens
Kansas
Waters
George Meredith
John Brown
A. Young
Kansas City
Melville Wood
Seattle
Wash
F. W. Barteldes
J. L. Freerick
Oklahoma City
E. Haworth
J. N. Hoberts
Frank Murphy
Rey Phillips
Eheldete
Carl
Pesul
Colorado
Chris Winsinger
St. Joseph
Alice Bullene
Topeka
A. D. Weaver
Charis P. Breslau
Sauduan
Ale
Minnie Barislul
Pittsburg
Barkdull
Mra L
Steele
Excelsior Springs
Mack
San Francisco
Cal
Curry
Daisy Johns
Concordia
Rere
Ruth Marshalk
Kanats City
AL J. Be
Jett
John Bell
Mary Clarke
Missoula
Mont
Cok
J. M. Benedien
Green Mountain
Rankin, Towne, Mande
Baldwin
Debates on tariffs and taxes stir faith in local leadership
The piece rails at political discord over Cuba debt, tariff bills, and trusts. It notes Governor Stubbs, Taft's income tax pledge, and praises Lawrence as a liberal, charitable town. It laments sensational reporting and urges practical governance and honest public trust. The writer values a stable, homebound civic duty while critiquing ongoing political rhetoric.
Atlantic Monthly issue overview with diverse essays and notices
The July Atlantic Monthly surveys topics from naval reform to urban conservatism, featuring Sylvester Easter and A. B. Sanborn on German cities, Gideon Welles diary excerpts, and papers by Hayes Robbins and David Suffam. It notes contributions from Charles M. Harvey, Philip H. Champlain, and William Conant on political topics, art, and public discourse during the era.
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Diddy
America
Sylvester Easter
A. B. Sanborn
Rene Conservatism
Charles M. Harvey
Champlain
Impo Generil Schaff
Gideon Welles
Ehaveles
Ovialis
Hayes Robbins
David Suffam
Atlantic
Laer Conant
Walter TP. Eaton
Hollis
Annie S. Winster
Aida
Convicted Men Work Fines in Harvest Fields
In Hemedinsin Kansas a local court allows convicted men to work out fines instead of jail time. B A Campbell decides to parole Cunningham and have him toil in harvest fields to repay his fine at four cents per day, aiming to ease labor demands for harvest season and aid wheat raisers.
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Forstais
B. A. Campbell
Vonet
John Conminghim
Ne Vo
Tn Pewer
Dudge Campbell
Cunningham
Hin
Mer
Howersick
Meairs
Cummins Opposes President Tax Plan in Senate Debate
Senator Cummins argues the president’s proposed income tax and the special tax on corporations threaten constitutional principles and civil liberties. He warns the senate that adopting the plan could override core fiscal safeguards, urging alignment with the president’s conclusions rather than a separate recommendation. Separately, Remington Typewriter Works announces a temporary shutdown after a tooling dispute halts assembly, affecting 21,200 workers and a yearly payroll of about 220 million.
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Senater
Cummins
Senate
Pexis
Iveel
Cutaimias
Cammuins
Finance
Nan
Secaufion
Ormanins
Austria
Cressingort
Remington Typewriter
Vries
Dane
Ubon
Lincoln Statue Plan in Topeka Sparks Debate
A fragmented note outlines M. Miller’s proposal to erect a Lincoln statue in Topeka with funds from Civil War expenses. Veterans groups, the Grand Army, Women’s Relief, and Sons of Veterans are viewed as potential sponsors. The plan envisions patriotic themes and artistic memorials, with Allen urging state-wide support and grouping of organizations for funding.
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Chassute
Dune Su
M. Miler
Abrufaat Hineoka
de Membnihling
Neney
Vangally Congress
Cristaite Port Ga.hl
Kiensas
Moreant
Mr. Allen
Kanais
Grand Army
Lincoln
Fierce Iowa Storm Damages Des Moines and Towns
A severe storm raged across Des Moines and nearby towns with hail and heavy rain. Telegraph poles were down, the river rose to a record high, cattle drowned, and structures suffered as farms faced wind damage and a lightning blaze at an elevator.
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Des Moines
Elock
Boone
McDonald
Cineinn
Eliot President Emeritus Honored by Harvard Corporation
Harvard Corporation awarded Eliot of Theva University a special honorary title. Reportedly a significant stipend accompanies the honor, though the exact amount was not disclosed. Alumni gatherings confirmed the award as subscriptions approach nearly 500000 from alumni and undergraduates.
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Harvard Corporation
Wambleedee
Mass
W. Eliot
Theva Aniversity
Fats
Camecitas
Eliot
Othe Thovard
Ceil
Tha Callore
Freight Rate Comparison Across States
Governor Stubbs released a statement on freight rates, comparing costs for cattle and goods in Kansas with Nebraska Missouri Oklahoma Texas and nearby states. The figures, based on official department data, show rates tied to seasonal variations and maximum limits, reflecting a state legislative directive to align with broader compilations.
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Popelit
Stubbs
Kansas
Nebraska
Missouri
Otinuis
Oklahoma
Texas
Kane
How TO ASK FOR THEM Special Blanks For Paroles
Special blanks prepared for Fardons and paroles by Homietic secretary to Governor Stubbs. The form collects prisoner's name, age, conviction, crime, length of sentence, sobriety, readiness for work, and whether release is likely. It seeks county of victim, judge, and prosecuting attorney details.
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Pope
John
Dawser
Stubbs
Aip
Sints
Blanks
Blank
Fireworks explode causing commotion at Santa Fel depot
A late night incident near Santa Fel depot led to a loud explosion, triggering fear among bystanders who fled in panic. Debris and a damaged box were noted, with authorities investigating the cause. Names, dates, and exact location details were not clearly readable.
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Santa Fel
Manerieh
Jesse Conley Released After Six Months for Fighting
Six months’ sentence handed to Jesse Conley for fighting a girl, with reports he was arrested at a skating rink. The note adds local context of other figures including Lawrence Boys Make Good and two brothers purchasing a pharmacy in Colombia Sprites, both graduates of the University Pharmacy School, and mentions a funeral for Henry Stockfish and Henry Stehnels’ death with details from the local obituaries.
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Dosae
Lawrence
A. O. May
Joly Murray
Woulers
Colombia
Plazir
Hoone
Marry
Pharmacy
Scheol
Th University
Strahan Drug Store
Bouiw
Colorado Springs
Child Dies of Whooping Cough and Wartime Notes
A fragmentary clipping reports a seven month old child dying of whooping cough in Mas gawd Mas and mentions hospital care and burial details. The surrounding items reference sports, local notices, and a murder case involving Mrs Edith May Woealill in St Michael Mo, with later notes on a wall paper business and a liability petition in Formola.
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St. Michael
Edith
To Loan Offer for Home Money Through City or County
A notice offers loans on home money at 21.2100 rate, available through either city or county. Contact Bell Phone 975 and see Fred Fein for electric fans.
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Fred Fein’s
City
R County
Bell
Fred Fein
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Hiawatha
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Aia
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Henry Stockfish
Henry Stehnels
Faneri Wits Tel
Sigmers Wandertahe Establishment
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Tipeka
Svete Peve
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Formola
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Robertson Furniture Co
Lawrence Cabinet Co
Lawrence Factory
H. and
Pinckney Streets
Home Telephone
Union Pacific
Mrscanler
Owla
Miessner
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Krista City
Teheae
Grand Rapids
C. J. Hriksen
ED. Klein
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